ACI PRC-533-11 (Reapproved 2021) Guide for Precast Concrete Wall Panels

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This guide presents recommendations for precast concrete wall panels. It should be used with ACI 318-08, “Building Code Requirements for Structural Reinforced Concrete,” which is legally binding when adopted by the local authority. This guide discusses the basic principles of design, tolerances, materials, fabrication, installation, quality requirements, and testing.

Keywords: admixtures; aggregates; architectural concrete; coatings; cracking (fracturing); curing; deflection; design; drying shrinkage; fabrication; formwork; inspection; installation joints (junction); precast concrete panels; repairs; sandwich panels; sealants; structural design; surface defects; tolerances; volume change.

 

Document Details

Author: ACI Committee 533

Publication Year: 2012

Pages: 48

ISBN: 9780870317569

Categories: Precast Concrete

Formats: PDF, ePub, or Kindle

Table of Contents

Chapter 1—General considerations

1.1—Introduction

1.2—Scope

1.3—Responsibility

1.4—Aesthetic considerations

Chapter 2—Notation and definitions

2.1—Notation

2.2—Definitions

Chapter 3—Wall panel design

3.1—Introduction

3.2—Design guidelines

3.3—Effective dimensions

3.4—Limiting dimensions

3.5—Serviceability

3.6—Connections

3.7—Architectural features

Chapter 4—Tolerances

4.1—General

4.2—Reasons for tolerances

4.3—Role of the engineer/architect

4.4—Product tolerances for wall panels

4.5—Installation tolerances for wall panels

4.6—Interfacing considerations

4.7—Clearances and tolerances for constructibility

Chapter 5—Materials

5.1—Introduction

5.2—Portland cement

5.3—Aggregates for structural or backup concrete

5.4—Facing aggregates

5.5—Admixtures

5.6—Insulating materials and wythe connectors for insulated sandwich walls

5.7—Reinforcement

5.8—Inserts and miscellaneous hardware

5.9—Curing materials and sealers

5.10—Joint sealants and fillers

5.11—Chemical retarders

5.12—Form release agents

Chapter 6—Panel fabrication and delivery

6.1—General requirements

6.2—Molds (forms and casting beds)

6.3—Concrete proportioning and mixing

6.4—Reinforcement and wythe connectors

6.5—Concrete placement

6.6—Surface finishes

6.7—Concrete curing

6.8—Storage

6.9—Delivery

Chapter 7—Installation

7.1—Planning and preparation

7.2—Unloading and handling

7.3—Job site storage

7.4—Installation

7.5—Tolerances

7.6—Cleaning

7.7—Patching and repairing

Chapter 8—Quality requirements and tests

8.1—Introduction

8.2—Unacceptable defects

8.3—Structural adequacy

8.4—Prestressing

8.5—Materials

8.6—Testing fresh concrete

8.7—Testing hardened concrete

8.8—Documentation

Chapter 9—References

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